Student Welfare Coordinator

They are a special school for secondary pupils from Years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs. They require a Student Welfare Co-ordinator to work term time only, 3 days per week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. You would report to the Assistant Headteacher and be working as part of the Pastoral Support Team to promote the welfare and well-being of students by ensuring good behaviour and the provision of a safe environment. Promoting very high standards of safeguarding by working directly with all stakeholders, including students, staff, parents and external agencies. Key Responsibilities

• To work as part of the Pastoral Support Team to promote a safe and calm school environment
• To be a Deputy DSL and undertake any responsibilities associated with that role; attending multi-professional meetings or completing referrals to Children s Services
• To signpost parents to parenting course opportunities if appropriate
• To work with families as and when needed to support their children
• Help to improve student attendance and late arrivals
• To listen and offer support to students on problems, issues and concerns. Give the student a forum to talk about worries in a confidential and non-judgemental environment. Provide emotional support and strengthen self-esteem.
• To assist the Pastoral Support Team in maintaining good behaviour across the school
• To complete Early Help Assessments in line with the Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership
• To undertake Graded Care Profile assessments
• To represent the views of the school at Safeguarding/Child Protection meetings/Child In Need meetings as directed by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• To work within an Equal Opportunities and anti-discriminatory framework
• To attend and participate in training to ensure professional development and competence, A range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
A range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom. A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted. A welcoming and supportive staff community Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Trust. External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters applications and aspiring senior leader s development programme


• Numerate and literate to GCSE or equivalent standard
• Knowledge of child development.
• An insight into the needs of young children and their parents
• An understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• A working knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989, particularly in relation to Child Protection and a working knowledge of the Assessment Framework and Human Rights Legislation.
• High standard of communication, both verbal and written, including appropriate record keeping.
• Ability to facilitate discussion and lead small group sessions.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
• Emphatic, patient, supportive, diplomatic.
• Willing to learn and accept suggestions for improvement.
• Able to work with other professionals.
  
  Salary: Pay scale WA6-19 to WA6-25 (FTE: £29,623 £34,275) (Actual: £12,740 - £14,741)
Hours: 3 Days Per Week (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) Term time only, 18 hours, 8.00am-4.00pm (unpaid lunchbreak of 30 mins per day) The School converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and is part of the Multi Academy Trust.